Passage 1 

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Choose the best answer to each question you hear:

1. A He was very active in community service.

  B He did quite well in mathematics and science

  C He had excellent records in almost all subjects.

  D He searched for information to keep himself busy

2. A Because he met a programmer called Allen there

  B Because he joined Information Sciences Inc. there

  C Because he liked the serious academic environment there.

  D Because it was there he had his first contact with a computer.

3. A Harvard University made him feel bored.

B Harvard University aroused his interest in programming.

C Harvard University gave him new ideas for future projects.

D Harvard University made him devoted to serious academic work.

4. A He developed a small computer to measure traffic flow.

B He formed the"Programmers Group” at Harvard University.

C He spent many long nights in front of the school's computer

D He discussed with his classmates about starting a new business.